AC Milan have announced the capture of Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho for a fee reputed to be in the region €18.5 million (£14.5million).

The twice World Player of the Year will arrive at the San Siro on Wednesday to undergo a medical and sign a three year deal thought to be worth €6.5 million (£5.1 million) a year.

Ronaldinho scored 91 goals in 200 appearances in his five seasons at the Camp Nou, and helped Barcelona to consecutive Spanish league titles in 2005 and 2006, as well as the Champions League trophy in 2006.

In recent years the 28 year old has been hampered by injuries and he was deemed surplus to requirements by new Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

The transfer will increase speculation that the Spanish giants are poised to bid for Arsenal stars Emmanuel Adebayor and Alexander Helb.